Appeal for information following robbery in the High Peak

Officers investigating a robbery in New Mills in which a mountain bike was stolen, are appealing for information.

We were called to reports of a robbery at around 8.30am on Thursday, June 27. A 33-year-old man was cycling along Laneside Road when he was stopped by three men.

The men threatened and assaulted him and stole his bike. They put the mountain bike, a Banshee Phantom (pictured), in a black car, and drove off.

The victim sustained minor injuries which did not require hospital treatment.

If you witnessed the assault, have been offered a similar bike for sale or have any information which may assist with our enquiries, please get in touch using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.

Please quote the reference number 19000332138 and the name of the officer in the case, DC Webster, in any correspondence.

• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.